Dashboard 5960

Dashboard 5960 is required to softmod your Original Xbox. Microsoft Dashboard 5960 or MS Dash 5960 was the last update released for the Original Xbox and is only found in Xbox Live games released as of November 9, 2004 (Halo 2 release date) and later. Dashboard 5960 and MSDash5960 refer to the same thing. The complete list of these games are found below. If you do not have one of the games below you may order one with your order of the Xbox Softmod Kit.

HOW TO: Check Xbox Dashboard Version

K: 1.00.4034.01
D: 1.00.5960.01

Turn on the original Xbox and select Settings

Select System Info

Allow it to scroll to the bottom

If you see D: 1.00.5960.01 then you know you have Dashboard 5960. If not, then continue reading to update for free.

HOW TO: Update Xbox to Dashboard 5960 (internet or account NOT required)

Place one of the games listed below into the Xbox disc tray

Once the game has started, enter into Xbox Live from the main menu or an Xbox Live feature within the game